Where: Online

CPE: 3 CPE points

Webinar Recording: Webinar recordings can be watched at any time.

Science has made great progress in exploring why some people develop persistent pain problems over the last 10 years. The biomedical (e.g. Xray & MRI changes), patho- anatomical (e.g. subluxations, postural / alignment) and other “tissue” based explanations of the past have been found to be insufficient. Pain is now considered a bio-psycho-social problem with many factors driving the experience. In Part 1 we will be looking at the latest findings in research which stem from movement changes, neuro inflammation involving gliopathies and nervous system changes and how the therapist can recognise and incorporate this latest science into their work.

Dermoneuromodulating (DNM) is a pain science informed form of manual therapy developed by pain expert Diane Jacobs a Canadian physiotherapist. Although rooted in complicated pain science, the techniques are gentle and easily performed. Video case studies will be presented. Electrotherapy has advanced and videos of research informed electrotherapy will also be highlighted in this talk. This 2-part webinar aims to bring the latest information in an easily digestible form to therapists managing complex persistent pain patients.

Note: This webinar series is for experienced practitioners and those holding Diploma of Remedial Massage as a minimum.

Presenter: Robin Kerr

Robin Kerr is an Australian trained physiotherapist with 40 years of broad clinical experience. She holds post graduate qualifications in gait laboratory biomechanics, sports and performance, pelvic floor therapy, persistent pain and psychology. She is passionate about quality research application in the clinical setting. Over the last 20 years, Robin has focused on the Bio-Psycho-Social model in the management of persistent pain . Her special interests lay in helping patients with pelvic floor and persistent low back pain issues. Robin teaches physiotherapy and fitness related professional courses internationally, particularly in relation to 3D motion/ bespoke exercise prescription and DermoNeuroModulating (DNM). She is also a qualified TRE practitioner and heavily psychologically informed in the therapies she provides.

Contact the host of Recording of Webinar Series: Pain Science - Parts 1 & 2